March is Reading Month (Adults)
Reading is a form of community, and what better way to celebrate Reading Month than with titles with community at their center? Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-podcast-episode-73-march-reading-month-adults) .
22m Mar 09, 2023
22m
March is Reading Month (Kids)
Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month. Check out the titles here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-72-march-reading-month-kids) .
21m Mar 09, 2023
21m
Behind-the-Scenes of Beetlejuice
We sat down with Alan D. Knight, the Production Stage Manager for the hit musical Beetlejuice, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the play. Alan is currently watching Ted Lasso, which you can watch here (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(ted%20lasso)&SORT=D) . Beetlejuice is playing at the Wharton Center March 14-19. You can get tickets here (https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/deta...
9m Mar 07, 2023
9m
7 Types of Rest: Special Episode
Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep, only to wake up still exhausted? If that’s you, then our guest may have the secret. This special episode of CADL Cast is a video interview! Watch it here (https://youtu.be/bMhlGBu5Stk) . The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity th...
10m Feb 10, 2023
10m
Books About Relationships
In a nod to the heart themes associated with February, we decided to tackle the theme of relationships but probably at its widest range of definitions. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-71-books-about-relationships) .
30m Feb 08, 2023
30m
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and we've got a range of titles on that theme. Check out the titles discussed. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-70-black-history-month)
28m Feb 07, 2023
28m
How a Passion for Pez led to a trending documentary
Jim Blaine recommends: The Pez Outlaw (2022) (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(the%20pez%20outlaw)&SORT=D) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=seuss&title=one+fish+red+fish) by Dr. Seuss The Bible Learn more about the Michigan Pez Convention (http://www.mipezcon.com/) . The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CAD...
15m Feb 07, 2023
15m
Winter Reading
Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl look at some of their year-end reading and talk about CADL's Winter Reading Challenge. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-69-winter-reading) The Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 17 - February 28, 2023. Sign up here. (https://cadl.beanstack.org/reader365)
30m Jan 09, 2023
30m
Best Kids Titles of 2022
Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-68-best-kids-titles-2022)
31m Jan 09, 2023
31m
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime (Spanish version) 2022
Marisela Garza, CADL’s youth services specialist read this version of  Clement Moore's 'Twas the night before Christmas on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM. Also, an English version (https://audioboom.com/posts/8222330-christmas-eve-radio-storytime-2022) aired on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM.
4m Dec 29, 2022
4m
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime 2022
 Mason librarian Lindsay Anderson read this version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM. Storytime includes special messages from executive director Scott Duimstra and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Also, click (https://audioboom.com/posts/8000835-christmas-eve-storytime-2021-spanish-version) to hear our Spanish version which aired on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM.
6m Dec 29, 2022
6m
Quick Reads
We wring as much meaning out of the phrase “Reads for long nights and busy days” as we possibly can—whether it’s short easy titles, books that are easy to pick up and put down, big doorstops to dig into, or titles that bring light to the darkness. Check out the titles here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-67-quick-reads)
27m Dec 12, 2022
27m
Best Gift Books
This episode we’re headed into the holidays and looking at books we think would make great gifts—whether because it’s one of the best of the year, it’s something quirky and interesting, or something simply beautiful. Check out the titles here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-66-gift-ideas)
28m Dec 12, 2022
28m
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime Promo 2022
This promo ran in Dec. 2022.
36s Dec 10, 2022
36s
Celebrating the Harvest
Thanksgiving, feasting, gratitude and more. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-65-celebrating-harvest)
25m Nov 12, 2022
25m
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a selection of titles by indigenous authors. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-64-native-american-heritage-month)
29m Nov 12, 2022
29m
Meet host of news podcast for Latinx community
Podcast: ¿Qué Onda Michigan? (https://www.wkar.org/podcast/que-onda-michigan) Michelle is reading: Fresh Banana Leaves (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=hernandez&title=banana+leaves) by Jessica Hernandez, Ph.D.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.
10m Oct 15, 2022
10m
Spooky Reads
Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica discuss seasonal, creepy, surreal, and fascinating reads. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-63-spooky-reads)
22m Oct 14, 2022
22m
Books about Diverse Abilities
Cheryl, Jessica, and Mari share picks that feature representation for people with disabilities. Check out the titles here.  (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-62-books-about-diverse-abilities)
23m Oct 14, 2022
23m
Music Exec Tells All
Rock and Roll Warrior (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59337909)  by David Libert David Libert recommends: The Four (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=galloway&title=the+four) by Scott Galloway Shawshank Redemption (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(shawshank%20redemption)&SORT=D) (1994) Bohemian Rhapsody (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(bohemian%20rhapsody)&SOR...
17m Oct 11, 2022
17m
Teach My Kid to Read Executive Director Marion Waldman shares how they're helping struggling readers
Marion Waldman recommends: The Overstory (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=powers&title=the+overstory) by Richard Powers If I Only Would Have Known (https://ifonlybooks.com/) ... book series by Faith Borkowsky Go to Teach My Kid to Read (https://teachmykidtoread.org/) The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or a...
21m Sep 30, 2022
21m
Patrick "PC" Sweeney Shares how They're Supporting Libraries Across the Country
Patrick "PC" Sweeney reads: Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs, She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/866847.Don_t_Tell_Mum_I_Work_on_the_Rigs_She_Thinks_I_m_a_Piano_Player_in_a_Whorehouse) , by Paul Carter Watches: Gardener's World (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(Gardeners%27%20World)&SORT=D) , BBC The views expressed by guests are their...
29m Sep 09, 2022
29m
Patmos Library Board President Discusses Challenges Over LGBTQ Titles
Dr. Walton is reading: Spenser series (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=parker&title=spenser) by Robert B. Parker The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. "We are teetering on the precipice of the armageddon of library funding, and nobody is talking about it." - Patrick "PC" Sweeney o...
16m Sep 09, 2022
16m
Titles that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Cheryl and Jessica talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, horses, and colonialism. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-61-hispanic-heritage-month) . Download a copy of the transcript here (https://www.cadl.org/application/files/3216/6299/6833/CADL_Cast_-_RR_Ep_61_-_2022_09_08_Mixdown.txt) .
21m Sep 09, 2022
21m
Back to School
Mari Garza and special guest Melissa Crain chat back about school life, feelings books, middle-grade fiction, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out the titles here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-60-back-school-reads) . Download a transcript (https://www.cadl.org/application/files/7816/6275/4138/CADL_Cast_-_RR_Ep_60_-_2022_09_08_Mixdown.txt) of the po...
22m Sep 09, 2022
22m
A Chat with Mason School's Superintendent Dr. Gary Kinzer
Dr. Kinzer is currently reading: Leaders Eat Last (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=sinek&title=leaders+eat+last) by Simon Sinek The Happiness Advantage (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=achor&title=happiness+advantage) by Shawn Achor Listening to: Thriving Educators (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-educators/id1576169147) podcast with host Brian Langley The views exp...
14m Aug 19, 2022
14m
Summer's End
 These are books we’ve been meaning to read; books we want to fit in before fall speeds us back up; and books that pull us outdoors. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-59-summers-end)
35m Aug 16, 2022
35m
I Like My Stories with Pictures...
The selectors talk about favorite artists, books with great covers, picture books, graphic novels and other graphic-heavy books. Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-58-stories-pictures)
25m Aug 16, 2022
25m
Mitch Albom talks about his play Tuesdays with Morrie
Find tickets and information (https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/tuesdays-with-morrie) for Tuesdays with Morrie, playing at Wharton from Aug. 18-21, 2022. Mitch is reading, watching and listening to: Reading: The Royal Road to Romance by Richard Halliburton Listening to: The Sun Sessions (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(elvis%20the%20sun%20sessions)&SORT=D) by Elvis Presl...
11m Aug 01, 2022
11m
Keep Moving: Our Bodies, Minds and Societies
In this episode, we're focused on movement: The movement of our bodies, minds, and societies. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-57-keep-moving-our-bodies-minds-and-societies) .
28m Jul 11, 2022
28m
Bite Into a Good Book
Take a bite out of a good book and enjoy these food-themed recommendations! Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-56-bite-good-book)
27m Jul 11, 2022
27m
"Going Somewhere Else"
Explore somewhere new this summer with books on travel, books that transport you, books to listen to, and so much more. Check out the titles here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/episode-55-going-somewhere-else) .
34m Jun 06, 2022
34m
Summer Reads
Summer reads... whatever that means to you! Check out the titles here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/episode-54-summer-reads)
29m Jun 06, 2022
29m
Kathy Iandoli discusses Aaliyah and Hip-hop
Kathy's Website (https://kathyiandoli.contently.com/) Baby Girl: better known as Aaliyah (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(Kathy%20iandoli)&searchscope=15&SORT=D) God save the queens  (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(Kathy%20iandoli)&searchscope=15&SORT=D)   Kathy is currently reading  Hunter S. Thompson (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(Hunter%20S.%20Thompso...
22m May 31, 2022
22m
Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi
The Poetry Room (https://the517poetryroom.com/) Masaki Recommends: Poetry by Beau Sia (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/beau-sia)   Titles by Dennis Hinrichsen (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(dennis%20hinrichsen)&SORT=D)     Poetry by Kelly “Native Child” Brown  (https://buttonpoetry.com/native-child-kelly-mays-biracial-girl/)  Life of the Party:  Poems by Olivia Gatwoo...
8m May 31, 2022
8m
Summer Reading Challenge
It’s that time of year again, with Summer Reading is right around the corner you definitely want to join the Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Challenge (https://cadl.beanstack.org/reader365) ! Check out the titles here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-53-summer-reading)
30m May 23, 2022
30m
Everyone Has A Story By Mama Sol (Spoken word)
This piece was created for Capital Area District Libraries by national hip-hop and spoken word artist, Mama Sol ( https://mamasolmusic.com/) . "We all have a story to tell so don't leave your book on the shelf. Believe! "  Graphic designed by Ronda Nystrom. 
1m May 21, 2022
1m
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate AAPI Month with these great titles (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-52-aapi-month) .
26m May 20, 2022
26m
Author Bryonn Bain chats about his new book.
Borrow Rebel speak : a justice movement mixtape (https://opac.cadl.org/record=b2897520~S15) from CADL today! It can also be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Speak-Justice-Movement-California/dp/0520388437) .   Bryonn's website (https://www.bryonn.com/) Lolita's titles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Lolita-Files/e/B000AP5JX8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Here are some o...
22m Apr 29, 2022
22m
Author Sharon Emery discusses tragic losses and life-long stutter.
It's Hard Being You is available to borrow (https://opac.cadl.org/record=b2892941~S15)   from CADL. You can also purchase (https://www.amazon.com/Its-Hard-Being-You-Primer/dp/1954786565/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30XER88YNXEUS&keywords=It%27s+hard+being+you&qid=1651095354&sprefix=it%27s+hard+being+you+%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1) it on Amazon.    Author's Website (https://www.sharon-emery.com/) Ted Talk (https:/...
16m Apr 28, 2022
16m
Arab American Heritage Month & National Poetry Month
Cheryl, Mari, and Jessica offer picks celebrating Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month. Check out the titles here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/episode-51-arab-american-heritage-month-and-national-poetry-month) .
30m Apr 11, 2022
30m
Environmental Reads
Cheryl, Mari, and Jessica low-key celebrate our 50th episode but we are really celebrating spring and environmental reads. Happy Earth Day! Check out the titles here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-50-environmental-reads)
25m Apr 11, 2022
25m
March is Reading Month
March is Reading Month! Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl share a few recent favorite titles. Here's a list (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-49-reading-month) of the titles discussed.
22m Mar 16, 2022
22m
Filmmaker Bill Cornelius speaks about his documentary on school bullying.
Watch Hear Me Now on Kanopy. (https://www.kanopy.com/product/hear-me-now) Halangarde Pictures (https://www.halangarde.com/about) Bill is currently reading The Plantagenets (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/X?SEARCH=(The%20Plantagenets%3A%20The%20Warrior%20Kings%20and%20Queens%20Who%20Made%20England)&SORT=D) by Dan Jones.  The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on C...
11m Mar 10, 2022
11m
March is Reading Month: Kids Edition
March is Reading Month! Our host Mari Garza is joined at the mic by Haslett Youth Services Librarian Kate Newcombe to share their favorite titles. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-48mirm-childrens-titles) .
24m Mar 09, 2022
24m
Award Highlights
It’s awards time and we’re looking at highlights from the ALA Youth Media Awards and RUSA CODES Lists. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-47-awards-season) .
28m Feb 28, 2022
28m
Learn about the Veterans Story Project
Alfreda Schmidt and Michele Ramòn joined us to discuss the Veterans Story Project (https://www.cadl.org/download_file/3841/0) which runs until the end of 2022. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  
8m Feb 21, 2022
8m
Dr. Steve Robinson discusses Shigematsu Memorial Garden and more.
Radio Station (https://www.lcc.edu/connect/) Shigematsu Memorial Garden (https://www.lcc.edu/about/locations/downtown/shigematsu.html) LCC Library (https://www.lcc.edu/library/) Library of Things (https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/browse-things) Dr. Robinson (LCC President) is reading: Joy at Work (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Joy+at+work+&searchscope...
11m Feb 21, 2022
11m
April Josephine chats about hit musical Mean Girls
Check out special offers (https://www.cadl.org/about/membership/membership-rewards) on selected performances of Mean Girls. Offers good through March 6, 2022.    Mean Girls Cast Recording (https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12134236) April is reading: Braiding Sweetgrass  (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15?/tBraiding+Sweetgrass/tbraiding+sweetgrass/1%2C2%2C5%2CB/exact&FF=tbraiding+sweetgrass...
9m Feb 21, 2022
9m
Celebrating Black history, culture and achievements
In this episode our hosts are talking Black History Month, the Carnegie Medal, and more. Check out the titles discussed here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-46-black-history-month) .
27m Feb 18, 2022
27m